On this day in 1509 Henry VIII of England married Catherine of Aragon. Born on this day in 1864 composer Richard StraussBorn on this day in 1913 mezzo-soprano Risë StevensHappy 89th birthday composer Carlisle FloydHappy 73rd birthday soprano Marina Krilovici
“Humble and loyal”
On this day in 1509 Henry VIII of England married Catherine of Aragon.
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Dan Soda (Windy City Operaman) is a Chicago native whose first visit to opera was at age 17 and Massenet’s Werther with Troyanos and Kraus. Nothing was ever the same. Opera and concert performances, recordings and video are an obsession. He prepares Parterre Box’s daily birthday and anniversary tributes. He also enjoys concerts, live theater and movies.
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